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Computer Science - Computing and Networking Sciences Emphasis, A.A.S.

Requirements
Graduation Plan
Department
Faculty
Careers

Requirements

The program introduces the student to a wide range of networking and data communications technologies and entry level programming.

Total Program Credits: 64

General Education Requirements:			13 Credits
	A minimum of 16 credits of General Education requirements are required for graduation. Not all GE requirements are listed in this section (see Specialty Core requirements for more details).
	ENGL 1010	Introduction to Writing	3
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE ( COMM 1020 recommended)		3
	COMM 2110	Interpersonal Communication *	3
	BIOLOGY		3
or	PHYS 2210	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (4.0) *
	PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENT ( HLTH 1100 or PES 1097 Recommended)		1
Discipline Core Requirements:			9 Credits
Complete the following:
	CS 1400	Fundamentals of Programming *	3
	CS 2600	Computer Networks I *	3
	CS 2810	Computer Organization and Architecture *	3
Emphasis Requirements:			24 Credits
Complete the following:
	CS 1410	Object-Oriented Programming	3
	CS 2300	Discrete Mathematical Structures I	3
	CS 2420	Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures	3
	CS 2690	Computer Networks II	3
	CS 3060	Operating Systems Theory	3
	CS 3250	Java Software Development	3
or	CS 3260	CsharpNET Software Development (3.0)
	CS 3520	Database Theory	3
	MATH 1060	Trigonometry (fulfills GE requirement)	3
Emphasis Elective Requirements:			18 Credits
Complete 18 credits from the following courses (minimum grade of C- required). (Must be approved by CSE Department. See CSE Advisor):			18
	CS 1030	Foundations of Computer Science (3.0)
	CS 2250	Java Programming (3.0)
or	CS 3250	Java Software Development (3.0)
	CS 2370	C-plus-plus Programming (3.0)
or	CS 3370	C-plus-plus Software Development (3.0)
	CS 2450	Software Engineering (3.0)
	CS 2550	Web Programming I (3.0)
	CS 281R	Internship (3.0 credits max.) (1.0)
	CS 3260	CsharpNET Software Development (3.0)
	CS 3410	Human Factors in Software Development (3.0)
	CS 3660	Web Programming II (3.0)
	CS 3670	Network Programming (3.0)
	CS 4470	Artificial Intelligence (3.0)
	CS 4610	TCP/IP Internet Architecture (3.0)
	ECE 2700	Digital Design I (3.0)
and	ECE 2705	Digital Design I Lab (1.0)
	ECE 3750	Engineering Analysis (3.0)
	IT 1510	Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX (3.0)
	IT 3510	Advanced System Administration--Linux/UNIX (3.0)
	MATH 1210	Calculus I (5.0)
	MATH 1220	Calculus II (5.0)
	PHYS 2215	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (1.0)

Graduation Requirements:

Completion of a minimum of 64 semester credits.
Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
Residency hours -- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

Footnote:
* Minimum grade of C- required

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.

Semester 1	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS 1400	Fundamentals of Programming	3
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Writing	3
MATH 1060	Trigonometry	3
COMM 2110	Interpersonal Communications	3
General Education	Choose HLTH 1100 or PES 1097	1
	Semester total:	13
Semester 2	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS 1410	Object Oriented Programming	3
CS 2810	Computer Organization & Architecture	3
MATH 1210	Calculus I	5
COMM 1020	Public Speaking	3
	Semester total:	14
Semester 3	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS 2420	Introduction to Algorithms & Data Structures	3
CS 2300	Discrete Mathematical Structures I	3
CS 2600	Computer Networks I	3
PHYS 2210	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I	4
PHYS 2215	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab	1
	Semester total:	14
Semester 4	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS 2690	Computer Networks II	3
CS 3060	Operating Systems Theory	3
CS 3250 or CS 3260	Java Software Development or C#.NET Software Development	3
CS 3520	Database Theory	3
CS Elective	Choose from approved list	3
	Semester total:	15
Notes: Approved electives:CS 1030; CS 2450; CS 2550; CS 281R; any CS 3000/4000 class; ECE 2700/05; ECE 3750; IT 1510; IT 3510; Math 1220
Semester 5	Course Title	Credit Hours
CS Elective	Choose from approved list	3
CS Elective	Choose from approved list	3
CS Elective	Choose from approved list	3
	Semester total:	9
Notes: Approved electives:CS 1030; CS 2450; CS 2550; CS 281R; any CS 3000/4000 class; ECE 2700/05; ECE 3750; IT 1510; IT 3510; Math 1220
Notes: If contemplating BS degree, comply with BS pre-req and matriculation requirements
	Degree total:	66

Department

Name:	Computer Science
Location:	CS 520
Telephone:	801-863-8079
Email:	ComputerScience@uvu.edu
Web Address:	uvu.edu/cs
Chair:	Neil B. Harrison

Mission Statement

The mission of the Computer Science program at Utah Valley University is to qualify students to function as professional computer scientists, computer engineers, and software engineers in the workplace, and to enter appropriate graduate programs. Graduates will be committed to lifelong learning and empowered with the intellectual and ethical foundations necessary to make responsible decisions.

Computer Science

Advisors:

Patti Miner
Telephone: 801-863-8408
Email: minerpa@uvu.edu

Fred Orchard
Telephone: 801-863-6238
Email: fred.orchard@uvu.edu

Coordinators:

Computer Science - Computer Science Emphasis:
Todd Peterson
Email: ToddP@uvu.edu

Computer Science - Computer Networking Emphasis:
David Heldenbrand
Email: heldenda@uvu.edu

Software Engineering:
Jingpeng Tang
Email: JTang@uvu.edu

Electrical & Computer Engineering:
Afsaneh Minaie
Email: minaidaf@uvu.edu

Three four-year bachelor degrees are offered: Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computer Engineering. The Computer Science degree (BS-CS) is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and offers two areas of emphasis: Computer Science and Computer Networking. The Computer Science degree conforms to the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) joint model curriculum; the Software Engineering degree conforms to the IEEE Computer Society’s Software Engineering Body of Knowledge; and the Computer Engineering degree conforms to the IEEE Computer Society’s Computer Engineering Body of Knowledge.

Note: Students may earn only one BS Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering. Additional degrees will not be awarded for completing subsequent BS-CS areas of emphasis.

Requirements for Certificate of Completion (Programmer), Associate in Science in Computer Science (AS-CS) and Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science (AAS-CS) with emphasis in Computer Engineering and in Computing and Networking Sciences degrees are included within the BS degree requirements. Students majoring in Computer Science degrees are encouraged to review these degrees and apply for them when they have met the requirements.

Classroom instruction is supported by well-equipped computer labs.

Career Opportunities

Degrees offered by the Computer Science Department prepare students for rewarding career opportunities in many different fields. Occupations available to graduates of our programs are consistently listed as among the highest paid and most in demand, and the long-term employment outlook is currently excellent.

Internships

Computer Science is committed to adequately preparing students for their intended career path. Thus, they encourage internship opportunities that provide students with applied knowledge to complement the theory learned in the classroom, and also enhances their resumes and marketability upon graduation.